The HERstory of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated was founded on the predominantly white campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana on the 12th of November in 1922. Our sorority was organized by seven school teachers who shared a vision of true sisterhood. These women were Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford, Bessie M. Downey Rhodes Martin, and Cubena McClure.
The group became an incorporated national collegiate sorority on the 30th of December in 1929 when Alpha chapter was chartered at Butler University. Sigma Gamma Rho has the distinction of being the first African-American greek organization founded on the Butler University campus.
Today, we have over 400 chapters with 77,000+ members in the United States, Bahamas, Bermuda, the Virgin Islands & Germany. As a leading national service organization, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. has met the challenges of the day and continues to grow through Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service under the guidance of our
Soror Joann G. Loveless
ΣΓΡ's aim is to enhance the quality of life within the community. Public Service, Leadership Development and Education of Youth are the hallmark of the organization's promoting activities. Through collaborative efforts, with a network of service organizations, ΣΓΡ addresses concerns that impact society educationally, civically, and economically.